St. Clair County, IL
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $955/mo | $860 – $1,051/mo |
| 1 BR | $995/mo | $896 – $1,095/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,218/mo | $1,096 – $1,340/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,568/mo | $1,411 – $1,725/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,812/mo | $1,631 – $1,993/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — St. Clair County, IL (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for St. Clair County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving St. Clair County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- The Housing Authority of City of East St. Louis
700 N 20th St, East Saint Louis, IL, 62205 · 6186467163
- St. Clair County Housing Authority
1790 S 74th St, Belleville, IL, 62223 · 6182776988
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in St. Clair County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,750 |
| 2 people | $45,400 |
| 3 people | $51,100 |
| 4 people | $56,750 |
| 5 people | $61,300 |
| 6 people | $65,850 |
| 7 people | $70,400 |
| 8 people | $74,950 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in St. Clair County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
LINCOLN PARK VILLAS
1159 S LINCOLN AVENUE, O'FALLON, IL, 6226972 income-restricted units18 1BR, 54 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049COTTAGE OF CATHEDRAL SQUARE APTS
305 S FIRST ST, BELLEVILLE, IL, 6222032 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045WILLIAMSBURG APTS
6900 W MAIN ST, BELLEVILLE, IL, 6222388 income-restricted units8 studio, 20 1BR, 41 2BR, 19 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041SINAI VILLAGE
1200 ST LOUIS AVE, EAST ST LOUIS, IL, 6220130 income-restricted units21 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
KNOLLWOOD RETIREMENT CENTER ST CLAIR
912 KNOLLWOOD VILLAGE RD, CASEYVILLE, IL, 6223283 income-restricted units of 98 total86 studio, 12 1BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
WINGATE MANOR I
161 WINGATE BLVD, SHILOH, IL, 6222148 income-restricted units15 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040 EAST BANK POINTE
4010 MCCALLUM, EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL45 income-restricted units of 50 total45 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CENTRAL CITY APTS
1421 BOWMAN ST, EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL, 6220584 income-restricted units16 1BR, 38 2BR, 28 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035PARSONS PLACE PHASE II
1060 N 18TH ST, EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL102 income-restricted units17 1BR, 57 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035CAMBRIDGE HOUSE OF O'FALLON
844 CAMBRIDGE BLVD, O FALLON, IL, 62269103 income-restricted units99 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033PARSONS PLACE
1060 N 18TH ST, EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL174 income-restricted units1 studio, 23 1BR, 113 2BR, 37 3BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032VALLEY RIDGE SENIOR COMMUNITY
8805 BRADEN DR, CASEYVILLE, IL, 6223240 income-restricted units20 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031CENTREVILLE COURTS
100 GRAMBLING CT, EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL, 62207103 income-restricted units of 120 total76 2BR, 27 3BRBuilt 20004% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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